2024 It's Your Festival New Music Expo Stage

Events / artists / schedule subject to change

Saturday, June 29, 2024

1:00-1:50 PM

Tribe 369

Tribe 369 is an original organic world folk blend of 2 acoustic guitars, bass guitar, percussion (including handpan flute & didgeridoo) along with melodic vocals weaved within a positive vibration. A journey between light and shade, both thought provoking and surreal. An inviting, contemplative experience.

2:20-3:10 PM

Hayley Verrall

Hayley Verrall is a young and talented pop country artist from Burlington, Ontario, who is making waves in the music industry. Inspired by roots artists like Dolly Parton and Shania Twain and contemporary artists like Miranda Lambert and Gabby Barrett, Hayley’s clear and distinct voice delivers thought-provoking observations and encouragement through her music. With over 300,000 streams and a new single called “Late Bloomer,” Hayley is quickly becoming a household name in the country music scene.

3:40-4:30 PM

Blue Room

Since 1997, the band has played in major blues venues around Toronto, including The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Sharing the bill with John Hammond and Jully Black, Hogtown Allstars and David Gogo. BLUE ROOM has also played the JVC Jazz Festival, The Beaches International Jazz Festival, First Night Toronto at the SkyDome, and Lloyd’s Blues Music Festival, featuring B.B. King, Buddy Guy, John Hiatt and Sue Foley.

5:00-5:50 PM

Danger!! Death Ray

Formed in the swelter of 2019, Danger!! Death Ray are a post-surf instrumental rock trio. The band’s sound combines The Ventures’ surf stylings with Nirvana’s grungy guitar riffs.

6:50-7:40 PM

The Let-Downs

They have honed their punk rock’n’roll chops in basements and dive bars in the HAMMER.
Forged in blast furnaces; battle tested in downtown’s gritty core and unrepentantly proud of their underdog status. Flickblade fast and just and lethal, they play tunes that are deeply personal yet universally recognized. These musical gems shimmer like diamonds in the slag heaps. The noise is tonic to those who harken back to the heydays of punk and straight-ahead rock. Like early Clash or SLF, yet quintessentially Hamilton. No B.S., no airs, no pretension. Just loud, proud, bloody but unbowed.

8:10-9:00 PM

Full Force Machine

Straight up, high energy, raw, in your face, hard hitting, power driven, down & dirty, classic rock n’ roll. That is what Full Force Machine is all about.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

1:00-1:50 PM

Flamboro Guns

Rockin’ Blues that keep you dancing from the first chord.

2:20-3:10 PM

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A 4 piece band from the Hamilton – Dundas area. Pop, rock, folk, ska; tongues firmly in cheeks.

3:40-4:30 PM

East of Nowhere

Formed in 2019, East Of Nowhere banded together over a love of live music and fine French pastries. Realizing a definite chemistry during their first rehearsal, East Of Nowhere elected to concentrate on writing original music. To date East of Nowhere have released 2 EPs; “Still young and cool” (2019) and “Scratch ” (2023).East Of Nowhere have honed a live performance that engages audiences and creates a buzz.

5:00-5:50 PM

DFP (Done For Pleasure)

Original & cover band based out of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. DFP has been rocking crowds for almost a decade, and have taken things up a notch with a slight re-configuring of the band. We now have a fuller sound as well as more musical influence, which has given birth to several new songs, culminating in the creation of DFP’s second album (EP) entitled “Rock & Roll Ain’t Dead”.

6:50-7:40 PM

Paul Cafcae

Paul blends rockabilly, blues, country and surf rock, aiming to reintroduce the roots of rock to the audiences young and old. With a bright, entertaining stage presence Paul creates memorable experiences for his fans, similar to the early age rock concerts. Cafcae’s songs are heard all over the world. “I Ain’t Shook” peaked at #11 on Hot Disk Country Top 40 (UK). The single “Downtown” was named Best Country Song by Clouzine Music Magazine (Germany). His music videos have won Best Music Video awards at international film festivals.

8:10-9:00 PM

ALT/RCK/DEL

Influenced by 90’s grunge, Alt/Rck/Del’s driving guitars and melodic bass lines lay down a high energy foundation for the powerful vocals and playful motifs that get stuck in your head and keep you coming back for more.

Monday, July 1, 2024

Canada’s 156th Birthday - It’s Your Festival celebrates 54 years

2:00-2:45 PM

Nicole Christian

Nicole Christian is a little roots, a little country and a whole lot of bottle-neck blues. She is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and educator who specializes in flute, piano and resophonic guitar.

3:10-3:55 PM

Explore Trio

Originally 3 guitar players (Anthony Stewart, Jesse Cook and Kyle House) that met at an open mic. We now play musical chairs with our instruments switching back and forth from bass, drums and guitar while taking turns on lead vocals and back up harmonies. We explore multiple genres from rock, blues, reggae, jazz and funk etc. Often joined by musical friends most notably Joe Dublanski on Saxophone.

4:20-5:05 PM

Bridge On Fire

Niagara’s Loud & Proud Live Music Solution.

5:30-6:15 PM

Thomas Duxbury & New Mother Nature

New Mother Nature is an electrifying band led by Thomas Duxbury, an indie artist from Hamilton, Ontario. Their unique blend of blues and indie rock creates a timeless and refreshing sound. With influences from 1960s surf music, 1950s ballads, and rock and roll, they captivate audiences with their signature style. In 2020, they released their debut LP, “Back 40 Homegrown,” featuring standout singles such as “Monday Blues” and “Burn On.” New Mother Nature continues to evolve, with their second studio album in progress. New Mother Nature is a rising force in the music scene, leaving a lasting impression wherever they perform.

6:50-7:40 PM

Clutch Poppers

Now, listen up, my cool cats and kittens! The real deal behind poppin’ a clutch is to kickstart a car with a dead battery. The Clutch Poppers’ music works just the same way, baby! It’s like a bolt of lightning, revving up your engine and igniting that energy within! So get ready to groove, ’cause our tunes will have you hoppin’ and boppin’ in no time! It’s all about that electrifying spark, keepin’ you movin’ and groovin’. So buckle up, rock ‘n’ rollers, ’cause The Clutch Poppers are here to give your soul a jolt of rhythm and blues!

8:10-9:00 PM

Savelene

Alternative metal band from Hamilton, Ontario. CHTZ 97.7FM Rock Search semi-finalist.